Category Archives: Chess

World Chess Championship – Magnus Carlsen vs Vishy Anand

Posted on November 23, 2013 by benvitalis

  World Chess Championship 2013 – Game 9: Vishy Anand vs Magnus Carlsen : Nimzo-Indian Defense     Magnus Carlsen beats Vishy Anand in 10 games to become world champion 1      d4            Nf6 … Continue reading →

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Chess Puzzle: Mate in 12

Posted on February 1, 2012 by benvitalis

This is a cool puzzle: White mates in 12.

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My Favorite Chess Puzzles

Posted on January 26, 2012 by benvitalis

Puzzle # 1 White to play If both players play optimally, will White win, lose, or draw?

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The Legend of the Chessboard

Posted on August 15, 2011 by benvitalis

There are many examples of how poorly our minds are equipped to think exponentially. Oh, we can do it – but we often realize our mistake too late. This story is a classic. Long long ago in an ancient land, … Continue reading →

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Joke chess problem

Posted on August 3, 2011 by benvitalis

Joke chess problem are puzzles in chess which use humor as a primary or secondary element. Though most chess problems, like other creative forms, are appreciated for serious artistic themes (Grimshaw, Novotny, and Lacny), joke chess problems are enjoyed for … Continue reading →

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Chess: Polish (Sokolsky) opening

Posted on August 1, 2011 by benvitalis

The Sokolsky Opening (also known as the Orangutan or Polish Opening) is an uncommon chess opening: 1.b4 Do you know why Tartakower named it the Orangutan? Tartakower said he got the idea at a zoo Black to move 1. …, … Continue reading →

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Robot vs World Champion blitz game

Posted on July 15, 2011 by benvitalis

Chess robot created by Konstantin Kosteniuk plays blitz vs Vladimir Kramnik, No 1 Russian chess player and former World champion. Result of the game was draw though robot stayed better. Developers of the robot suggest an official blitz match against … Continue reading →

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Everyone has their own opinion of Bobby Fischer

Posted on July 15, 2011 by benvitalis

What’s your opinion?

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